America's Cup: ETNZ restarts in Auckland America's Cup: ETNZ restarts in Auckland First day of the spring training block for Emirates Team New Zealand First day of the spring training block for ETNZ as they rolled out of the shed at 0925hrs. Attached was the short rudder seen at the end of the last training block. by ETNZ Recon Team Posted 7 Oct 01:14 NZDT SailGP: Black Foils look to make Final SailGP: Black Foils look to make Final Black Foils head into the Spain Sail Grand Prix this weekend looking to build on improvement New Zealand's Black Foils head into the Spain Sail Grand Prix this weekend looking to build on a steady run of improvement throughout the European leg. by James Rigby Posted 6 Oct 13:58 NZDT Entries open for the PIC Coastal Classic Entries open for the PIC Coastal Classic PIC Coastal Classic has become a Kiwi sailing rite of passage. Entries for the 2026 PIC Coastal Classic close Monday 12 October, so if you've been waiting for a sign to enter the Great Race North, congratulations, this is the sign. by PIC Coastal Classic Posted 6 Oct 02:25 NZDT Restock Alert: Impact Hats are back! Restock Alert: Impact Hats are back! All three bump hat styles are back in stock. Purpose-built protection, sun defense and a locked-in fit for high-speed sessions on the water. by Vaikobi Posted 7 Oct 09:37 NZDT World Sailing Inclusion Championships 2026 Day 2 World Sailing Inclusion Championships 2026 Day 2 New nations, new milestones and a need for speed in Portimão Day two of the World Sailing Inclusion Championships brought more personal milestones, growing confidence and increasingly competitive racing, as athletes from established and first-time nations continued to make their mark in Portugal. by World Sailing Posted 7 Oct 09:30 NZDT 2026 5.5 Metre Worlds at Lavrion, Greece Day 2 2026 5.5 Metre Worlds at Lavrion, Greece Day 2 Start postponed again because of high wind It was supposed to be the day racing finally started at the 5.5 Metre World Championship in Lavrion, Greece. Morning conditions looked favourable and with a 09.55 warning signal, expectations were high for at least one race. by Robert Deaves Posted 7 Oct 09:26 NZDT 52 SUPER SERIES Valencia Sailing Week day 1 52 SUPER SERIES Valencia Sailing Week day 1 From a record sized fleet Paprec make best start to lead Jean-Luc Petithuguenin's French team on Paprec lead the 52 SUPER SERIES Valencia Sailing Week after two good races in light to moderate breezes and perfect flat water competing on the America's Cup waters off Malvarrosa Beach. by 52 Super Series Posted 7 Oct 09:18 NZDT Route du Rhum on Virtual Regatta Route du Rhum on Virtual Regatta The Official Game has been open since October 1 The Official Game has been open since October 1st. The virtual start is on November 1st at 1:02 p.m., at the exact same minute as the skippers. by La Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe Posted 7 Oct 08:15 NZDT Barcolana58: Solidarity sailing takes centre stage Barcolana58: Solidarity sailing takes centre stage Trieste prepares to welcome the Amerigo Vespucci Solidarity sailing, sport, culture and events across the city marked Tuesday at Barcolana58 presented by Generali, as Trieste prepares to welcome the Amerigo Vespucci for the conclusion of the Amerigo Vespucci World Tour - North America Campaign 2026. by Barcolana Posted 7 Oct 08:11 NZDT UVActive sun protection from Zhik UVActive sun protection from Zhik The first layer that goes on, and the one that stays on all day The first layer that goes on, and the one that stays on all day. UVActive is UPF 50+ protection, independently tested to Australian standards, in a lightweight 130gsm recycled polyester knit that breathes and dries quickly. by Zhik Posted 7 Oct 05:00 NZDT Women's Match Racing Worlds, M32 Worlds Women's Match Racing Worlds, M32 Worlds Women's Match Racing World Championship, M32 Worlds, Resolute Cup While summer's finale is never a great feeling, the season's swan song featured a special time for women's sailing in North America. by David Schmidt Posted 7 Oct 05:00 NZDT SSL expands African Sailing Programme SSL expands African Sailing Programme The programme was created to address a simple challenge: talent exists everywhere The Star Sailors League (SSL) is expanding its Emerging Nations Programme, bringing together sailors from across Africa to build national teams, develop local sailing communities and create a pathway towards international competition. by SSL Media Posted 7 Oct 03:41 NZDT Rolex Middle Sea Race Preview Rolex Middle Sea Race Preview A towering accomplishment for all competitors The Rolex Middle Sea Race offers a rare combination: an extraordinary setting and a challenge that demands everything from those who take it on. For more than half a century, sailors have been drawn to the 606-nautical-mile course around Sicily. by Quinag Posted 7 Oct 03:23 NZDT 10th Sardinia Grand Slam gets under way tomorrow 10th Sardinia Grand Slam gets under way tomorrow With Pianosi, Nolot and other stars of Formula Kite Quartu Sant'Elena hosts the tenth edition of the event from October 7th to 11th, with World Ranking points at stake this year. Among the favourites is Italy's Riccardo Pianosi, who won the World Championship here last year. by Sardinia Grand Slam 2026 Posted 7 Oct 03:20 NZDT Sail Expo 2026 Brings Together the Best of Sailing Sail Expo 2026 Brings Together the Best of Sailing An impressive range of yachts, equipment and services at the Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club Australia's largest Sail Expo is just days away and will bring together an impressive range of yachts, equipment and services at the Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club, Newport, on Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 October. by Sail Expo Posted 6 Oct 21:08 NZDT 2nd Cannes-Malta Race preview 2nd Cannes-Malta Race preview It's a course that is both technical and tactical The second edition of the Cannes-Malta Race and its 606-mile format is a continuation of the major international crewed offshore racing events such as the Rolex Fastnet Race, Sydney-Hobart, or the Rolex Middle Sea Race starting in Valletta (Malta). by Jean François Cutugno Posted 6 Oct 18:34 NZDT World Sailing Inclusion Championships 2026 Day 1 World Sailing Inclusion Championships 2026 Day 1 Fjelddahl finds the right formula as racing gets under way A nervous stomach, a cautious start and a simple instruction to take the racing 'boat by boat' proved an unlikely recipe for a perfect opening day for Sweden's Fia Fjelddahl at the World Sailing Inclusion Championships in Portimão, Portugal. by World Sailing Posted 6 Oct 10:02 NZDT 2026 5.5 Metre Worlds at Lavrion, Greece Day 1 2026 5.5 Metre Worlds at Lavrion, Greece Day 1 Opening with a day off due to strong winds For the sixth day in a row, strong winds stopped all racing in Lavrion, Greece, as the 5.5 Metre class suffered another blow. by Robert Deaves Posted 6 Oct 09:12 NZDT Shaw and Partners 18ft Skiff racing Shaw and Partners 18ft Skiff racing Keagan York, looking for a change of fortune When Keagan York, the 2022-23 Australian 18ft skiff champion, lines up in his Shaw and Partners Financial Services 18 for the 2026-27 season at the Australian 18 Footers League, he will be looking for a change of fortune. by Frank Quealey Posted 6 Oct 08:07 NZDT 52 SUPER SERIES Valencia Sailing Week Preview 52 SUPER SERIES Valencia Sailing Week Preview Record fleet of 16 teams are ready to rumble, inspired in Valencia Brazilian teams Caballo Loco and Crioula both shone on today's short official practice races ahead of Tuesday's first races of the 52 SUPER SERIES Valencia Sailing Week. by 52 Super Series Posted 6 Oct 07:56 NZDT Racing on the Edge 2026 Season Episode 5 Racing on the Edge 2026 Season Episode 5 The psychology behind SailGP success The latest episode explores the human side of elite sport, following Spain's Los Gallos and Canada's NorthStar as they take radically different approaches to building a winning team culture. by SailGP Posted 6 Oct 07:36 NZDT Bas de Waal secures 2026 Finn Grand Slam Bas de Waal secures 2026 Finn Grand Slam After the ninth and final event was sailed in Malcesine Bas de Waal from The Netherlands has won the first ever World Tour for Finns Grand Slam series after the ninth and final event was sailed in Malcesine on the first weekend in October. by Robert Deaves Posted 6 Oct 07:28 NZDT Pantaenius Yacht Racing Image Award update Pantaenius Yacht Racing Image Award update One week left to submit your image The deadline for entering the Pantaenius Yacht Racing Image Award is Monday, 12 October at 11:59 PM (UTC+2). Yacht racing photographers are kindly invited to the awards ceremony at the Yacht Racing Forum in Amsterdam on November 20 at 12:00 pm. by Pantaenius Yacht Racing Image Award Posted 6 Oct 06:05 NZDT Barcolana58 presented by Generali update Barcolana58 presented by Generali update A great celebration at sea with Paltrinieri and 410 swimmers off Piazza Unità Barcolana58 presented by Generali enjoyed an action-packed Sunday of sport across several locations in Friuli Venezia Giulia. 410 swimmers took to the waters of the Gulf for Barcolana Nuota powered by Honda alongside ambassador Gregorio Paltrinieri. by Barcolana Posted 5 Oct 23:25 NZDT Race Yachts Premium Brokerage Race Yachts Premium Brokerage When performance matters, you look for the best When performance matters, you look for the best. Take a look at our latest performance yachts, new listings and significant price reductions. There are some exceptional opportunities currently on the market. by Jason Rowed, Race Yachts Posted 5 Oct 19:27 NZDT 2026 World Sailing Women's Match Racing Worlds 2026 World Sailing Women's Match Racing Worlds Courtois Wins Sixth Consecutive Title San Francisco Bay may have a reputation as a stern teacher, but skipper Pauline Courtois (FRA) and her Match in Pink by Normandy Elite Team proved to be quick studies at the 2026 World Sailing Women's Match Racing World Championship. by David Schmidt Posted 5 Oct 18:51 NZDT All fingers crossed in Athens All fingers crossed in Athens As 2026 5.5 Metre World Championship opens The 63rd 5.5 Metre World Championship was opened Sunday night at the Yacht Club of Greece in Piraeus, Athens. It is the first time ever that the class has hosted any of its major events in Greece. by Robert Deaves Posted 5 Oct 18:41 NZDT Wingfoil Racing World Cup Sardinia overall Wingfoil Racing World Cup Sardinia overall Picot and Herbert crowned after a dramatic final day Strong, steady breeze and a testing swell provided the stage for a dramatic Medal Series at the Wingfoil Racing World Cup Sardinia, with Vaina Picot and Sean Herbert claiming victory at the penultimate stop of the season. by IWSA Media Posted 5 Oct 11:12 NZDT Record fleet at Inclusion Championships 2026 Record fleet at Inclusion Championships 2026 222 athletes from 40 nations set for World Sailing's event in Portimão, Portugal A record 222 athletes from 40 nations will take to the water in Portimão as the World Sailing Inclusion Championships bring together leading sailors, established international competitors and a new generation of athletes from across the world. by World Sailing Posted 5 Oct 08:54 NZDT Switch Globals attract Foiling Elite to Lake Garda Switch Globals attract Foiling Elite to Lake Garda The entries includes an extraordinary number of champions from a range of fleets The countdown is on to the Switch foiling dinghy flagship event of the season - the Global Championship. Racing will be held at the northern end of Lake Garda, based at Torbole, arguably the best foiling venue in the world. by Mark Jardine Posted 5 Oct 07:36 NZDT Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez Celebration Time Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez Celebration Time Weather conditions that showcased the beautiful fleet of 253 boats Blessed by weather conditions that showcased the beautiful fleet of 253 boats gathered by the Société Nautique de Saint-Tropez for this wonderful festival of racing, the Maxi, Tradition and Modern yachts enjoyed an exceptional week. by Maguelonne Turcat Posted 5 Oct 07:31 NZDT Entries open for ORC Europeans 2027 in Málaga Entries open for ORC Europeans 2027 in Málaga Notice of Race published and official championship website now live Registration is now open for the 2027 ORC European Championship, which will bring Europe's leading offshore racing fleet to Málaga from 4 to 12 June 2027. by Offshore Racing Congress Posted 5 Oct 01:15 NZDT Wingfoil Racing World Cup Sardinia day 4 Wingfoil Racing World Cup Sardinia day 4 Medal Series line-up complete in Sardinia The final places in the Medal Series were decided in a thrilling final day of qualifying at the Wingfoil Racing World Cup Sardinia, with 20 knots of steady breeze producing close racing at the front and drama right through the fleet. by IWSA Media Posted 4 Oct 22:46 NZDT Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez overall Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez overall A sumptuous finale As the fleets set sail this Saturday morning in brilliant sunshine and a well-established breeze, there was still pretty much all to play for in each of the 20 categories. by Maguelonne Turcat Posted 4 Oct 19:34 NZDT Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez concludes Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez concludes V claims 2026 IMA Mediterranean Maxi Inshore Challenge A second place to Sir Peter Ogden's 77ft Jethou in Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez's Maxi 1 class was enough to hand Karel Komárek's 100ft V the IMA's coveted Mediterranean Maxi Inshore Challenge (MMIC) title for 2026. by James Boyd / International Maxi Association Posted 4 Oct 19:27 NZDT M32 World Championship overall M32 World Championship overall YoungBlood finishes a four-year climb to win The team in red spent four years learning how to win together. On Saturday in Newport, YoungBlood sealed it with a title. by M32 World Posted 4 Oct 19:09 NZDT NZL Sailing Team: Aimee Bright storms to gold NZL Sailing Team: Aimee Bright storms to gold Aimee Bright comes from behind to win the iQFOiL Under-23 Worlds in a dramatic Grand Final New Zealand windfoiler Aimee Bright has capped a breakthrough international season in spectacular fashion, coming from behind to win the iQFOiL Under-23 World Championship in a dramatic Grand Final in Puck, Poland. by Eduan Roos/Yachting Posted 4 Oct 13:46 NZDT Step aboard Encore Step aboard Encore The 44-metre Dubois-design sloop has just completed a six-month-long refit and is offered for sail. Encore's launch in April 2013 marked the end of New Zealand's golden era of custom yacht building. The 44-meter Dubois-designed sloop has just completed a six-month-long refit and is offered for sail. Step aboard for a look at yachting's finest. by Richard Gladwell, Sail-World.com Posted 4 Oct 10:15 NZDT Svea are the toast of Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez Svea are the toast of Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez A hard-fought win to keep up their streak As the showcase Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez concluded, Svea maintained their remarkable winning record, winning the J Class to remain unbeaten at every regatta that they have raced since the powerful Tore Holm design moved to Swedish ownership in 2022. by J Class Association Posted 4 Oct 08:39 NZDT Barcolana58 presented by Generali update Barcolana58 presented by Generali update Over 200 paddlers entered in Barcolana Grado SUP Experience From the Gulf of Trieste to the Grado Lagoon and the Lago dei Tre Comuni, Barcolana58 presented by Generali is now in full swing, bringing water sports across Friuli Venezia Giulia today. by Barcolana Posted 4 Oct 06:37 NZDT iQFOiL U23 World Championships overall iQFOiL U23 World Championships overall Aimee Bright and Leonardo Tomasini crowned world champions in Puck Super-light Slalom delivers a dramatic Medal Series as Tomasini overturns Pilloni's lead and Bright completes a dominant week on the Bay of Puck by iQFOiL Class Association Posted 4 Oct 06:18 NZDT CIC Normandy Channel Race 2027 preview CIC Normandy Channel Race 2027 preview All signs point to continued success as the event moves closer to its 20th anniversary After a record-breaking 2026 edition—marked by unprecedented intensity and speed—the event is set to launch its 18th edition on Sunday, May 30, 2027. by Sirius Events Posted 4 Oct 04:30 NZDT GWA Wingfoil World Championships Dakhla cancelled GWA Wingfoil World Championships Dakhla cancelled The result of circumstances beyond anyone's control The GWA regrets to announce that the GWA Wingfoil World Championships, scheduled for 6-11 October 2026 in Dakhla, Morocco, will no longer take place. by IWSA Media Posted 4 Oct 03:14 NZDT Globe40 2028-2029 - Federico Waksman interview Globe40 2028-2029 - Federico Waksman interview The Uruguayan sailor had a historic victory in the 2023 Mini Transat After a historic victory in the 2023 Mini Transat, Uruguayan sailor Federico Waksman is continuing his offshore racing journey with a new challenge: the Globe40. by Sirius Events Posted 3 Oct 23:37 NZDT France win Offshore Double Handed Worlds France win Offshore Double Handed Worlds Thrilling final-race showdown in Marseille Thomas Andre and Colombe Julia (FRA01) have triumphed at the 2026 Offshore Double Handed World Championship, winning the final race after a nail-biting battle that went right down to the wire. by World Sailing Posted 3 Oct 19:15 NZDT M32 World Championship day 3 M32 World Championship day 3 YoungBlood Climbs to the Top The M32 World Championship has a new leader. Miles Julien's YoungBlood climbed to the top Friday after a heavy-air day near Halfway Rock that delivered some of the most dramatic racing of the week. by M32 World Posted 3 Oct 12:23 NZDT Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez day 5 Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez day 5 Reckoning hour in the sun With at least two more wonderful races to be contested between now and Saturday evening, Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez hit the home straight today under skies filled with promise. by Maguelonne Turcat Posted 3 Oct 10:51 NZDT Maxi classes wide open Maxi classes wide open Going into final day of Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez With a day lost due to a failing wind yesterday off the Baie de Pampelonne, today Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez's maxi race committee sent the Maxi 100 and Maxi Grand Prix racers off on a 28-mile coastal southwest towards Cavalaire-sur-Mer. by James Boyd / International Maxi Association Posted 3 Oct 10:18 NZDT